Article 15 Security

The Head of Mission shall be responsible for the security of the EUSEC RD Congo mission.

The Head of Mission shall exercise this responsibility in accordance with EU directives on the security of staff deployed outside EU territory in an operational mission decided on pursuant to Title V, Chapter 2, of the TEU and related documents.

The Head of Mission shall be assisted by a Mission Security Officer (MSO) who shall report to him and shall also have a functional link with the European External Action Service (EEAS).

Appropriate training in security measures shall be provided for all staff, in accordance with the OPLAN. A reminder of security instructions shall be given regularly by the MSO.